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Sears 12581, 12781, 12681, 11682 manual Memo

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SEWING MACHINE Model No. 385.Serial No Retain these numbers for future reference SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COKenmore Sewing Machine THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINEIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Sew in a ZipperA Portable Case or Cabinet is Available SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINELocate and Identify the Parts HandWheel Identify the AccessoriesArmCoverPlate AutoClutchKnobCheck your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGSet Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING SECTION Set Up the= AccessoryStorageBox 2. PREPARE YOUR1. Look for barbed or blunt point ttmdBlue SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGFOR SEWING SECTION2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE Prepareas shown above SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGinches of thread from SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread Thread Your Needle2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGtop thread SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjust the Top Thread TensionooI!t loosetension SECTION2. PREPAREYOURMACHINEFORSEWINGFor Zigzag Stitch excessiveStitch Length Control Buttonhole Settings are blueSECTION2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width forReverse Stitch Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balancek I I l l oL, ,2,34sStartingTo Sew 9. When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward youSECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Raisethepresser SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Use the Seam GuidesTurn a Square Corner its highestUsethe DarningPlate SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESStraight Stitches Continued Stitch selectorbe usedo et! f= csand DarningStraight Stretch SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzagSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Satin StitchThe Satin stitch isespecially attractive in applique SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES To strengthen the shank, cut the SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESDraw the thread to the bottom side and knot SECTION LEARNTHE STITCHES Zigzag StitchesSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681 andSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches ContinuedLace Work Models 12781, 12681 and sewing patches smoothly and securely repairing straight tearsBlind Hemming Models SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 12681 andButtonholes SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES4. a. Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES7. Remove the fabric and cut the hole open with the buttonhole opener 51 al Set the Stitch iect0r atSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Sew in a Zipper of the needleINVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDING SECTION 3, LEARN THE STITCHESthe bot Smocking Shell Stitching Models 12781 andSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 only SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Box Stitching Model 12781 onlyReset presser foot PROBLEMSCHART SECTIONSECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART 1. Unplug the machine and open the face cover MACHINE Cleaning the MachineSECTION 5, CARE FOR YOUR Replacing the Light Bulb ProtectTo Replace Shuttle Assembly SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINEcover Oiling the MachineSECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE remove bottom coverLIST bbin casePARTS 6st0Replacing bobbin INDEXLace work Zigzag footMEMO MEMO of he WARRANTYne-sa #er prep e........n